Students and teachers enjoy returning to school at J’s International. J’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
J’s children were excited to get back to school, playing and learning with their friends and teachers. It was a particularly exciting January as students were treated to a special performance by Mr Okabe, a professional violinist, whose visit was kindly sponsored by Mr and Mrs Hogg. All the students watched with much delight as Mr Okabe fiddled away to various tunes, including the popular “Tonari no Tottoro.”
As the new term continued it was very rewarding for J’s staff to see the students’ enthusiasm toward learning develop. The pre-first grade students were especially excited to step up from phonics and begin the reading program, which is designed and implemented to ensure students graduating to first grade are confident early readers.
The after-school classes have now begun and many students opt to spend their afternoons baking, painting, dancing, or playing board games or sports. The full range of activities can be seen at http://www.asptokyo.com.
J’s teachers and staff would like to thank the students’ parents for their involvement, support, and generosity toward the school and its community. Working together, they hope for a fantastic 2011!
— ANGELA ORTIZ
